Established in 1996, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda (17 August 1945 University, Samarinda) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Samarinda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), East Kalimantan. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda (UNTAG Samarinda) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda (UNTAG Samarinda) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNTAG Samarinda also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.